Since you all love to see pics of my family, I thought I’d share some today. Lauren was home for a quick visit last weekend on a business trip, so she brought the girls with her and we made the most of those quick couple of days with some family time. I got some really cute pictures of dad with Parker, so hope you enjoy seeing this little bit of our time as a family.
Mom cooked for us the first day they were here for lunch and she said it was leftovers for the most part, but of course, we all loved it. It was quite the spread of pork roast, rice and gravy, green beans, mac n cheese, squash casserole and cole slaw.
Parker was helping mom pass out dessert of carrot cake. Dad is doing really well and his appetite is huge. He eats more than he did before he got sick.
Parker loves to climb on dad and give him hugs, just like her mama did when she was that age. It’s an exciting week this week. We bought dad a new LazBoy recliner for Christmas and it’s getting delivered tomorrow so that should be fun for him. I’ll have to share it when it comes in. He’s had this LazBoy chair for about 20 years and it was time for a new one, this one is getting a little rickety now. At first he said he didn’t need a new chair. Mom disagreed and said, yes he does and this one was getting pretty dirty too. So, before Christmas we went and looked and narrowed down 3 for him to see and then took him to the store and let him pick out the one he wanted, so that’s what we got him for Christmas. I think he’ll really enjoy the new one!
Parker was reunited with Bailey, my sister’s new dog. He was in doggie obedience school when they were here for Christmas so she was thrilled that he was back home again.
Mom trying to keep from getting kisses from Bailey, who is very affectionate.
More snuggles with Dad and Parker. We went over to Renee’s one day and the weather was really nice that day so the girls went outside to play with the new jeep that Parker got for Christmas. It was hilarious watching them riding in the Jeep and Parker got really good at driving it.
Lauren and Iris. Iris is getting to be so much fun and such a cutie.
Selfie with Iris.
The girls riding in the Jeep. Iris was a big sport and rode shotgun really well, even though Parker was going from the street over the gutter into the grass, bouncing her all over the place.
The weather was so nice that day and dad has been cooped up in the house so much lately that I know he enjoyed the sunshine, sitting on the porch watching those girls ride the car.
There was a little bit of snow left from last Wednesday when we got our 2nd snow of the year and the girls had so much fun in mom and dad’s back yard where the shade had not melted the snow. These two girlies are so cute and really bring so much happiness to our family time now. I hope you enjoyed seeing these little snapshots of our family life.
I managed to capture the cutest video of Parker and Dad saying the blessing before lunch at my sister’s house, so enjoy this one too!
I have to say these are some of my favorite posts! I love seeing the family and hearing about how everyone is doing. So glad your dad has bounced back from the horrible sickness. Iris is looking like you now. At first I thought she looked like your mom. 🙂
Thanks for sharing these with us!
Rhoda, such sweet photos of your little cuties and your parents! I am so glad your dad is doing so well! There isn’t anything better than time with your family!
Such a fun weekend for you and your family, sort of a few stolen days no? Those are the best kind for ours. Holidays and special occasions are great but always more stressful than impromptu get together. Those girls are growing like weeds Rhoda and so adorable. Your Dad looks wonderful, he appears to be almost his old self after the horrendous time he’s gone through it’s a relief to see him looking so healthy! I do pray he’ll be able to do his garden at home this year even if it’s not as extensive as usual I could always see how much pleasure it gave him. Thanks for the great photos!
Thank you, we hope he can do a small garden this year too. That keeps him going and it is his love, so we will just have to see how he’s feeling in a couple of months. He will be itching to dig in the dirt!
This is just what i needed today. Thanks so much for sharing.
So happy that your Dad is well. Your parents seem to be so nice. You are blessed to have them. The prayer is so sweet. And the girls and the doggie are cuties !
Thank you so much for sharing. Love your family. Those girls certainly are precious! You daddy looks great as well as your Mom! I love to hear children pray I consider it a perk of my job being a preschool teacher!
The girls have grown so much! Your parents look wonderful. Your Mom’s cooking always looks so delicious and makes me hungry.
Love all the sweet photos, especially seeing your mom and dad smiling. And the video of the blessing was wonderful!
So glad to hear that your Daddy is doing better Rhoda!! I bet the loving from those sweet great grands really helped him along!! My grandson got a little car like Parker’s and it is so funny to see him driving it as well. My husband told my Daughter in law that she better hide her car keys!!
So beautiful!
all great pictures…funny how we are all vested in this wonderful family!!! each and every member
Always love seeing pictures of this sweet group. I’m so glad your Dad is doing so well too. Family time is so special.
Hi Rhoda
How fun to see family pics! your parents look amazing! Denver finally got a little snow. It’s crazy to see everyone with more snow than us (in the city). laura
Laura, we are amazed we’ve already had 2 snows this year. Almost unheard of in Atlanta!
I love it when you post these family photos. I have been following your blog so long I feel as if I know all of you. I am so happy to hear your Daddy is doing so well.
Thank you, Sandy, y’all are so sweet to care about my family so much and that was something I had no idea would happen when I started this blog.
Rhoda,
Seeing your Moms delicious cooking made me hungry! Your Dad looks so good and its nice to hear he is doing well and his appetite is so good but with cooking like your Moms I can see why. The pics with Parker and him are so sweet. Those girls are really growing!
Cant wait to see your Dads new La-Z-Boy chair. Getting a man to give up a favorite chair is not a easy task. My Mom had a hard time getting my stepfather to trade in his old leather recliner which had a bent frame and worn marks on the head rest. He finally gave in but it wasn’t easy.
THank you, Teresa, I so enjoy sharing them all with y’all too, so it makes me happy to do that! I think he’s gonna like his new recliner.
The pictures of Parker on your dad’s lap just melt my heart.
Thank you so much for sharing your family time with us, there’s nothing like family!
Rhoda, I loved seeing your family pictures! This is truly the best part of living; being able to share memory-making days with the people we love. Your dad looks great–glad to see he has gotten better. Precious video, too.
Thank you, Bobbi, this really is the best part of life, sharing it with those we love. The older I get, the more I know that family is everything!
Parker is just crazy about your dad. They have such a special bond as we can tell!! You have a beautiful, loving family, and I enjoy your pictures!!
What precious photos. I’m so happy to hear your dad is doing so much better. Your mom and dad both look great.